Why Travel To Jordan?
The mysteries of Petra etched in the sandstone may be the stuff your Insta dreams are made of, but the rest of Jordan will make you a storyteller.
Imagine spending the afternoon with Bedouin women who welcome you into their world openly chatting about their lives and learning about yours. Feel the wind in your hair as you whizz through Wadi Rum on the back of a 4×4 stopping for coffee made the traditional way and desert views before settling in your bubble hotel. Dive into the history and culture of the country while meeting smiling locals along the way. End your time in Jordan with mud masks in the famous Dead Sea sharing the experience with fellow solo female travelers along the way.
Must Eat Dishes
- Mansaf: a communal dish of meat, layers of thin flatbread, and rice
- Kunafa: crisp layers of pastry threads tops tangy cheese or cream and syrup
Maqluba: meat, veggies, and rice slow cooked and served upside down
Best Experiences
- Hike up above Petra and meet a female sheep herder and enjoy lunch with her Bedouin family
- Explore Wadi Rum from a 4×4
- Float in the Dead Sea
- Learn to cook Jordanian food with locals women
Top Sites
- Petra and The Treasury
- Amman
- Dead Sea
Need to know
- Jordan has four seasons with hot summers and cool winters, although the weather differs depending on the region.
- The official language in Jordan is Arabic.
- Currency in Jordan is the Jordanian dinar.
Solo Female Travel
Jordan is often considered one of the best first countries to visit in the Middle East for the friendly locals and safety factor while still experiencing that rich Jordanian culture. Public transportation if possible in Jordan to all the major sites, it’s just not always easy. Practice normal caution in Jordan and be aware of your surroundings, but enjoy the easy going nature of this incredible country.
